Freediver Carbon Black

Name: Freediver Carbon Black
Brand: Traska Watch
SKU: FRD-BLK-NDT-V7.1
Price: 795.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (155 reviews)

$795.00 USD

Dial Color:

Carbon Black

Date Function:

No Date Date

Variant

An automatic dive watch with a 200 meter depth rating, the Freediver (Ref. 1187) combines timeless design with robust construction. Made to weather the elements, it can go the distance and will thrive in any environment.

Returning Sunday, November 15, at 11 AM ET

Three-Year Warranty

Hardened to 1200 HV

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Shipping & Returns

Shipping

As soon as you order a TRASKA, it becomes our mission to get your watch into your hands/onto your wrist as quickly as possible. We offer free expedited shipping to all of our customers, using reputable services we have worked with for years:
United States: FedEx 2 Day (2 business days)
All Other Countries: FedEx International Economy (4-6 business days)

*Important for our customers outside of the United States: You, the buyer, are responsible for any VAT, tariff, duty, taxes, handling fees, customs clearance charges, etc. required by your country for importing consumer goods. We do not collect this beforehand and cannot give you an estimate of the cost, as charges vary around the world. As an international consumer, please do your research to ensure there are no surprise charges when clearing your package through customs — we’d hate for that to spoil the moment of joy when your watch arrives on your doorstep!

Returns

We are very confident that you’re going to love your TRASKA watch. So confident, in fact, that we offer a two-week long inspection period for every purchase. If, after two weeks or less, you’re not head-over-wrist in love with your investment, you can return it (at your expense), provided your watch has never been removed from its original plastic wrapping and is still in the exact same condition it arrived in. To request a return, email info@traskawatch.com and we will send you a return form to complete and send to us alongside your watch.

Returns sent from outside the United States are subject to a $45 processing fee. This includes the creation of a pre-paid FedEx shipping label we will send you to ensure your watch sails smoothly back through U.S. customs.

Warranty

All our customers are automatically assigned a transferable three-year limited international warranty beginning from the date of purchase. There’s no pesky card you have to carry around — your warranty info is associated with your order number and is saved in our system from the moment you check out.

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HARDENED STEEL

All of our watches are made from 316L surgical-grade stainless steel. This typically measures 200HV on the Vickers hardness scale; however, after our signature hardening treatment is applied, we are able to achieve a hardness rating of almost 1200HV. With this additional protection against the typical scratches and swirls that otherwise occur all too often during the rigors of everyday life, you can wear our watches without worry, using them like the robust tools they’re intended to be.

SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL

Cut from synthetic sapphire and measuring 9/10 on the Mohs hardness scale, the Freediver’s crystal is virtually impervious to scratches. Colloquially referred to as a “box style” crystal, its design is reminiscent of the plexiglass crystals that graced watches from a bygone era. A thick layer of clear anti-reflective coating on the underside eliminates glare for easy reading even in direct sunlight, while also enhancing clarity to such a degree that the crystal itself all but disappears.

THE DIAL

This particular iterations of the Freediver makes use of a lacquered dial to achieve its glossy finish. The brass dial blanks are first sprayed using an enamel paint before going into a specialized high-temperature oven, after which they are hand polished until a lustrous sheen has been realized. The faceted hour indexes are meticulously filled with Swiss Made BGW9 Grade A Super-LumiNova and then hand-applied with maximum precision. Models with a date window at the 6 hour position feature a distinctive polished frame which complements the overall design of the dial.

THE HANDS

The diamond-cut hands are milled from a solid block of brass and then meticulously polished before being filled with the same Swiss Made BGW9 Grade A luminescent material used in the bezel and the dial's applied indices.

THE CASE

Constructed from hardened 316L surgical-grade stainless steel, the Freediver’s 200-meter water-resistant case was engineered to thrive in every element. Serving as a testament to our commitment to the smallest of details, you’ll enjoy observing the way light dances around the polished chamfers that highlight the transitions in finishes. The mirror polished mid-case is ever so slightly convex in form, lending the Freediver yet another point of enhanced visual interest.

THE BEZEL

Hidden beneath the bezel insert lie the ceramic ball bearings responsible for our best bezel action yet. The 120 click unidirectional coin-edged bezel exhibits a polished ceramic insert with Swiss Made BGW9 Grade A Super-LumiNova filled minute and hash markers. The ceramic bezel insert’s unparalleled hardness ensures that the Freediver's rotating bezel will remain scratch-free and looking new through every adventure.

The bezel functions as a minute timer — just rotate it counterclockwise until the circular marker is aligned with the minute hand. As the minute hand advances, the circular pip remains in the same position and a quick glance at the bezel reveals how many minutes have elapsed since the setting of the timer.

THE CROWN

The coin-edged crown with embossed logo screws down snugly and smoothly into the side of the Freediver's hermetic case thanks to a decoupling mechanism that prevents it from winding the movement while being screwed down. A carefully engineered triple gasket system helps to uphold the integrity of the 200-meter depth rating.

THE MOVEMENT

Within the hermetically sealed, 20 ATM-rated case beats the workhorse that powers the Freediver. The no-date variants make use of the Japanese Made Miyota 9039 movement, while those with a date complication at the 6 hour position utilize the 9015. A fully mechanical high-beat movement automatically wound by the movement of the wearer, the 9 series caliber oscillates at 28,800 beats per hour and will keep on ticking for decades. A 24 jeweled, hand-windable movement with hacking, the 9 series was introduced by the Japanese firm as an alternative to the Swiss Made ETA-2824. One could argue that the 9 series calibers are actually technologically superior to their Swiss counterparts thanks to their 42 hour power reserve and slimmer profile.

All of our movements are regulated in four positions for enhanced timekeeping tolerances. This process involves manually adjusting the length of the mechanical movement’s hairspring, fine-tuning it to keep even better time than what their manufacturer advertises. After regulation in four positions, the 9 series will typically run between -10 to +20 seconds a day.

THE BRACELET

Forged from 316L stainless steel and tapering from 20mm to 16mm, the bracelet’s solid and fully articulating links echo designs from the Swiss bracelet purveyor Gay Frères. Made with a rigorous lifestyle in mind, the robust bracelet has undergone the same proprietary hardening process as the case. Precisely machined from stainless steel, the buckle exhibits polished chamfers on either side. The inside of the clasp is painstakingly hand polished with a perlage finish, because even the smallest of details matter. Quick-release spring bars make it easy to remove the bracelet for strap changes, while the buckle’s six micro-adjustments and the removable links' large flat head screws allow the bracelet to be sized to your exact liking with ease.

QUICK-ADJUST CLASP

Effortlessly adjust the size of your bracelet and get the perfect fit at all times thanks to our tool-less micro-adjustable buckle. With six different positions spaced 1.35mm apart, you can make your bracelet incrementally smaller or larger with the push of a button. No screwdrivers. No screws. No frustration. Oh, and it includes two additional half-links to ensure a comfortable fit for every wrist!

TRAVEL CASE

Our genuine leather travel case stays true to the utilitarian nature of the TRASKA brand. We value form; but not at the expense of function. Even when traveling light is a necessity, this leather pouch is small enough to go with you and ensure the safety of your timepiece. This isn’t packaging that will gather dust in the closet — it’s an elegant yet practical accessory you’ll want to travel with wherever you go.

Overall rating: 4.903226 / 5 from 155 reviews.

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Reviews

Perfect Size, Great Wrist Presence

"The Traska Freediver Blue No-Date is exactly what I was looking for. The proportions are perfect for my 17 cm wrist, the blue dial looks fantastic, and the bracelet is very comfortable. I especially like the easy micro-adjustment and the satisfying sound of the bezel. Overall, a fantastic watch that feels great on the wrist."

— Oleg (5/5)

My Review

"On my 7.4 inch wrist, this watch has the best dimensions for me. It fits comfortable and it looks great. Few things to add on: > Introduce a jubilee bracelet option > The *push* button on the micro adjust could be more smoother in pressing it. > Date window, which i didnt got with one could be a different one maybe at 3'o clock? > Introduce a different dial option, I think light blue/tiffany blue could be a good option. Thank you!"

— Harry (5/5)

My favorite every day watch

"Since I received the watch, it hasn’t left my wrist, it’s that good. The dial and bezel are beautiful, the case finishing is excellent, the bracelet is very comfortable and the clasp is high quality and very useful with the tool-less micro adjust. It hasn’t gotten a single scratch so far and still looks brand new. This is a superb diver that can compete with watches costing twice as much. That being said, I have 2 small complaints. First, the bezel has significant backplay. It is not loose and it sounds and feels good but after each forward click, it can turn backwards what seems like almost the same distance as a click. Second, my watch was running about +15 seconds per day which isn’t terrible but not as good as expected. Both of these issues are minor and are far outweighed by everything that is excellent about this watch. Highly recommend!"

— Brandon C. (5/5)

Top Tier Diver

"I have Tudor and Rolex Watches… and I don’t know how Traska do it for the price but the looks and feel are amazing Top Tier! The Lumen wow! Actually, it’s my 2nd Traska, I love this brand!"

— Francisco C. (5/5)

"An excellent watch. The size and proportions are ideal, and the 12 mm thickness ensures a great fit, perfect for a 17 cm wrist. The dial color is wonderful, and the bracelet is very comfortable. My only downside is the price increase of nearly $100 right before last drop, but overall, it's a great piece."

— Oleh (5/5)

Value! Value! Value!

"Great every day watch which can be dressed up or down. Fantastic quality for the price and a great timeless design."

— Victor (5/5)

Love this watch!

"I love my watch and would purchase it again "in a New York Minute"!"

— Tony P. (5/5)

"This watch is absolutely gorgeous for the money. The specs are unbelievable and the shipping was fast and efficient. Would definitely recommend for a GADA watch"

— Rob (5/5)

Traska freediver polar

"This watch punches far above its price point for being what it is. The finishing, Quality, bracelet and overall style is unmatched for a sub $1k dive watch. Feels and looks far more expensive and had lots of compliments on this particular piece. Love its versatility and overall aesthetic."

— Carlo (5/5)

Freediver

"Awesome watch. Great balance of watch and band. Love it!!"

— Chris B. (5/5)

Freediver Carbon Black

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